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Hwaseong Salt Spring (화성식염온천)

Hwaseong Salt Spring (화성식염온천) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

Korea

Hwaseong Salt Spring (화성식염온천)

Hwaseong Salt Spring is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

ROOTIconic stop curated by Korea Tourism OrganizationEnglish-friendly

Why go

Hwaseong Salt Spring (화성식염온천) is a salt-water hot spring facility located in the Hwaseong area of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. The spring draws naturally mineral-rich, saline water, distinguishing it from typical freshwater hot springs found across the country. Visitors come to soak in the salt-infused thermal pools, which are a relatively uncommon format in the Korean spa landscape. The facility typically offers multiple bathing zones at varying temperatures, along with basic amenity areas. Its accessibility from the greater Seoul metropolitan area makes it a practical day-trip or weekend destination for both domestic travelers and foreign visitors seeking a Korean bathhouse experience.

Quick highlights

  • Salt-water mineral spring, rare in the Korean hot spring landscape
  • Multiple thermal pool zones offered at varying water temperatures
  • Located in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province — accessible from Seoul
  • Traditional Korean communal bathhouse format for cultural immersion
  • A practical day-trip or weekend escape from the capital